Category Archives: Stories
A Prof Took a Risk and Opened a Big Door For Me
In the mid seventies when I was first at Wheaton (class of 1977) an event happened that stands out in my memories of my undergrad years. One of my professors suggested we go with him to visit a special Bible
A Prof Took a Risk and Opened a Big Door For Me
In the mid seventies when I was first at Wheaton (class of 1977) an event happened that stands out in my memories of my undergrad years. One of my professors suggested we go with him to visit a special Bible
Newlywed Again
All of my adult life, I have known that I would never marry. Not because I am opposed to marriage – but because I have known, since my freshman year at Wheaton, that I am a lesbian (or “gay,” as
Newlywed Again
All of my adult life, I have known that I would never marry. Not because I am opposed to marriage – but because I have known, since my freshman year at Wheaton, that I am a lesbian (or “gay,” as
I Now Pronounce You: Part 2
“I Now Pronounce You: The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” by Arik Bjorn Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Read Part
I Now Pronounce You: Part 2
“I Now Pronounce You: The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” by Arik Bjorn Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Read Part
Letter to my Freshman Self
Letter to my Freshman Self Dear Freshman Matt, Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m not going to send you the winning lottery numbers for the next five years. Please. You should have thought about the possibility of
Letter to my Freshman Self
Letter to my Freshman Self Dear Freshman Matt, Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m not going to send you the winning lottery numbers for the next five years. Please. You should have thought about the possibility of
I Now Pronounce You: Part 1
“I Now Pronounce You: The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” Several months ago I came out nationally. As a recovering homophobe. Back in June, while our
I Now Pronounce You: Part 1
“I Now Pronounce You: The First Wheaton Alumnus-Officiated Unofficial Alabama Gay Wedding Homily in History” or: “How the Same-Sex Gospel Was Proclaimed in Birmingham” Several months ago I came out nationally. As a recovering homophobe. Back in June, while our
Until there is One Wheaton
Until there is One Wheaton OneWheaton would like thank Rachel Zoll for her June 30th, 2013 article in the Washington Post entitled Gay evangelicals press fellow believers to rethink homosexuality, stop stereotyping gays“. Ms. Zoll highlighted the changes that are happening
Until there is One Wheaton
Until there is One Wheaton OneWheaton would like thank Rachel Zoll for her June 30th, 2013 article in the Washington Post entitled Gay evangelicals press fellow believers to rethink homosexuality, stop stereotyping gays“. Ms. Zoll highlighted the changes that are happening
A 2012 Grad’s Reflections on Last Year’s Day of Silence
A wise man once told me that “everything is political and everything is theological.” Unfortunately, that man was my father so I ignored him. So, as these things often go, I had to learn their truth the hard way.
A 2012 Grad’s Reflections on Last Year’s Day of Silence
A wise man once told me that “everything is political and everything is theological.” Unfortunately, that man was my father so I ignored him. So, as these things often go, I had to learn their truth the hard way.
A 98 Year Old Evangelical
“What is wrong with these people?” asks my Dad. My 98 year old father went on a concerted quest, as a young man, to find a meaningful relationship with God. His mother, an Irish immigrant, had no use for any
A 98 Year Old Evangelical
“What is wrong with these people?” asks my Dad. My 98 year old father went on a concerted quest, as a young man, to find a meaningful relationship with God. His mother, an Irish immigrant, had no use for any
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Hiding at Wheaton
Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves
Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.
This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on
Don’t Limit Love. Support Marriage Equity.
This Tuesday, November 6, Minnesotans (like the rest of the country) will head to the polls to vote for President, Senator, and a host of other offices. This year, however, Minnesotans will also find two proposed constitutional amendments on
The Secret: Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. December 31, 2011 My hand trembles as I reach out to click send. With fear, yes, but also with the effects of a bottomless cup of coffee.
The Secret: Part 3
This is the third in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. December 31, 2011 My hand trembles as I reach out to click send. With fear, yes, but also with the effects of a bottomless cup of coffee.
Not standard, but normal
I’m one of those gay men who had a long journey to acknowledging his sexuality and an even longer one to coming out. It wasn’t until I was nearly twenty-two that could admit to myself that I was gay and
Not standard, but normal
I’m one of those gay men who had a long journey to acknowledging his sexuality and an even longer one to coming out. It wasn’t until I was nearly twenty-two that could admit to myself that I was gay and